3 “Left for Dead” Dividend ETFs That Will Make a Big Comeback in 2026

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the potential of undervalued ETFs like Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF, VanEck Gaming ETF, and Xtrackers S&P Dividend Aristocrats Screened ETF to enhance investment returns in a challenging market environment [2][3] Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF (INDS) - Pacer Industrial Real Estate ETF has declined over 31% from its peak in 2021 and has been trading sideways in 2023 due to high interest rates affecting REITs [4] - Despite challenges, REITs have managed to maintain and grow dividends, learning from past market downturns [5] - The ETF focuses on industrial real estate, benefiting from long-term trends such as online shopping growth, with an expected upside potential of 50-60% in the next two years and a current dividend yield of 3.5% [6] VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK) - VanEck Gaming ETF has fluctuated between $25 and $50 for over a decade but is expected to rise above $50 due to favorable market conditions [7] - The ETF tracks the MVIS Global Gaming Index, which is increasingly shifting towards online betting as more states legalize sports wagering [8] Xtrackers S&P Dividend Aristocrats Screened ETF (SNPD) - Xtrackers Dividend Aristocrats ETF charges a low expense ratio of 0.15% and includes stocks with over 20 years of consistent dividend growth [9]